04.03.2026 22:32
The perception that the filming of the series "This Sea Will Overflow" was only done in Sürmene has sparked debate in Trabzon. Serdar Çebi, a CHP council member from Ortahisar Municipality, stated that a significant portion of the set was established in Araklı and emphasized that the district should also be highlighted in the promotion of the series.
TRT 1's beloved series "This Sea Will Overflow" has recently made headlines not only for its story but also for the controversy surrounding its filming location. The perception that the series is only being filmed in Sürmene has sparked reactions from the Araklı front.
While the series is being filmed in various locations in Trabzon, the sets established particularly in Sürmene have started to be frequently shared on social media. The public perception that the filming is only taking place in Sürmene has also been brought to the agenda of local politics.
"ARAKLI SHOULD ALSO BE HIGHLIGHTED"
According to Trabzon 360 News, Ortahisar Municipality CHP Council Member Serdar Çebi brought the issue to the municipal council. Çebi reacted to the portrayal of the series as if it were only being filmed in Sürmene, stating that a significant portion of the set was established in Araklı.
Çebi expressed that Araklı should also be highlighted in the promotion of the series, emphasizing that filming in different districts of Trabzon is important for the city's promotion. The discussion regarding the filming locations of the series has created a competitive atmosphere between the two districts, and it has been noted that the issue continues to be discussed in the local agenda.